#publicaffection

4. He doesn’t look around.

If people notice, they notice. He doesn’t care. Not in that moment. Not when you’re beside him, steady and real.

5. It’s more about presence than affection.

A way to say “I’m here.” A way to ground himself. A way to remind himself that not everything has to slip away.

6. Sometimes he tugs your hand closer without thinking.

Through a crowd. Across a street. Not even protective—just instinct. He wants you near.

7. He doesn’t do it around the team.

It’s not shame—it’s protection. What he has with you is sacred, and some things aren’t meant to be shared.

8. You catch him doing it more often when he’s tired.

Low on energy, low on defenses. That’s when he reaches out. That’s when he needs the contact most.

9. Once, someone comments on it.

Just a tease. A smile. And Ghost’s expression doesn’t change—but he doesn’t let go.

10. Eventually, it becomes a habit.

No fear. No hesitation. Just... his hand in yours. A silent claim. A quiet promise. Something stable in a world that’s anything but.

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